"Dewey is still the city manager. He has not been fired," said Steele in a phone conversation with News 5.

Mayor Steele would not elaborate further, and directed our crew to city attorney Pete Curcio. Curcio was unable to comment on the matter.

News 5 spoke to Cashwell this afternoon. He tells News 5 he "has no comment at this time."

Recently Dewey Cashwell has been instrumental in the development of a new retail center near exit 5 in Bristol. "The Falls" will feature a Cabela's, Calhoun's, and a Smokey Mountain Brewery.

News 5 has learned there will be a City Council meeting at 8 a.m. Friday to discuss personnel matters. However, Bristol, Va. Public Information Officer Jennifer Wilson would not elaborate further as to anything specific on the meeting's agenda.